Brooks 2023 'Ara' Riesling, Willamette Valley

Item Number: 21660

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: Oregon
Sub Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation/AVA: Willamette Valley
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): 100% Riesling
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Residual Sugar(g/L): 5.41 g/L
Total Acidity: 8.74 g/L
pH: 2.93
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Case Production: 150

Ara is the name of a constellation and is one of the very first riesling labels Jimi Brooks created after founding Brooks in 1998. Jimi’s passion and interests in mythology and astrology were often shown through the creation of his first wines.

Vintage Notes: The 2023 growing season kicked off with a late budbreak, reminiscent of 2011. Following budbreak, a sudden shift to warm, dry weather marked the season, with only one June rain event. Ideal summer weather prevailed until a brief hot spell in August. Harvest commenced in late August, progressing smoothly until rains in September, which delayed picking but alleviated drought stress. Overall, fruit quality remained excellent, with balanced acidity and moderate sugars. While rain disrupted harvest timing, some fruit still met the 100-day bloom-to-harvest rule, suggesting no significant quality differences pre- and post-rain. 2023 wines will have beautiful concentration, exceptional freshness, and flavors.

Vineyard Notes: 60% Yamhill, 20% Brooks Estate, 20% Orchard Fold

Tasting Notes: A dry and deeply enjoyable Riesling with notes of lemon, petrol, star fruit, and pineapple with a mineral crushed rock finish.